Dubyansky, Aleksandr Markovich
(1900–1920)
Dubyansky [Dubyánsky], Aleksandr Markovich (1–1–1900, P.; 4–1–1920, Kiev). Pianist and comp. Grad. 1915 from the P. Cons., where he studied with A. Esipova and F. Blumenfel'd , who dedicated his Two Fragments, Op. 47, to Dubyansky. The latter was considered Blumenfel'd's most gifted student, surpassing even Horowitz. Committed suicide as a result of an unhappy love affair, ending an extremely promising career as a pianist. Works: pf pieces (unpubl.). Bibliography: Yu. Keldysh, ed.: Muzykal'naya…